About Kumamoto Prefecture

Kumamoto is a treasure trove fostered by nature’s blessings such as clean underground water, the Aso mountains, and the Amakusa Sea. Look forward to tasting exceptionally fresh sushi made with seafood caught from Ariake Sea and Amakusa-Nada Sea. Enjoy Izakaya experience at the popular Izakaya, a Japanese-style pub. After some recommended food and drink are served, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will explain how people usually spend time at an izakaya the Japanese way.

Popular points of interest near Place Hotel Ascot include Kumamoto Castle, Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto and Former Residence of Natsume Soseki. The nearest airport is Kumamoto Airport, 17 km from the hotel. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kumamoto is set in Kumamoto, within 3 km of Suizenji Park and 1 km of Kumamoto City Museum.

The property is 2.6 km from Hosokawa Residence Gyobutei and 4.4 km from Suizenji Park. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, Kumamoto City Museum and Former Residence of Natsume Soseki.

The slopes are used for cultivating a variety of citrus fruits and from the Orange road you can watch the sun setting over the Ariake sea with the active volcano Mt. Unzen in the distance. The traditional Japanese house he lived in can still be visited, tucked away behind the Tsuruya Department Store which sells high fashion and luxury brand name goods in the city centre. The downtown area has a commercial district centred on two shopping arcades, the Shimotori and Kamitori, which extend for several city blocks.

They are a favorite for both new oyster eaters and connoisseurs. Riz is a freelance writer, photographer, and adjunct university lecturer. Having lived in Japan for 20 years, Riz no longer makes this mistake. He is happily married, has 3 children, and one skittish cat.

Kumamoto University is located in the heart of Kyushu Island in the southern part of Japan. Kumamoto is characterised by what we call RGB , the three primary colors of light. Red refers to the largest active volcano in Japan, Mt. Aso, which is one of Japan’s Geoparks. Green represents the “Land of Forest”, which is rich in 熊本　 natural scenery and historic landscapes, including two National Parks of Japan.

The original main tower was destroyed in a fire in the 1800s, and the current tower was reconstructed in 1960 through the funding and building efforts of Kumamoto residents. It is no surprise, then, that this castle keep holds a special place in the locals' hearts. A Japanese turret acted as a storehouse for all kinds of materials and tools, and in times of war, it held and protected weapons such as arrows and firearms.

・Hear the rich history of Higo Zogan and the painstaking detail that goes into each piece from Yuji Osumi, a master of the craft. ・Learn how to engrave the ancient Hosokawa family's kuyou signature crest into a tsuba, the handguard of a katana. The history of Kumamoto and central Kyushu stretches far, far back to the times of Japan’s creation myths, here in the mountainous and mysterious central region the gods are said to have first descended to earth.

Blue refers to the “City of Water” for its abundant, pure and crystal-clean groundwater that earned Kumamoto City the “Water for Life” UN-Water Best Practice Award in 2013. As one of the oldest universities in Japan, Kumamoto University has been at the forefront of culture, science and technology, and has contributed to the local community and global society for more than 100 years. Set in Kumamoto, 1.3 km from Kumamoto Castle, Hotel Trusty Premier Kumamoto offers air-conditioned accommodation and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi.

As of 2010, Kumamoto Metropolitan Employment Area has a GDP of US$39.8 billion. It is not considered part of the Fukuoka–Kitakyushu metropolitan area, despite their shared border. The city was designated on April 1, 2012, by government ordinance. HOW TO SHUCK AN OYSTER Learn how to shuck oysters at home with Chef Chris.